Economic Justice - Past Events and Resources

Interfaith Food Alliance (IFA)

Ongoing Partnership

Ft. Volunteers from Kol Emet

Congregation Kol Emet is proud to partner with this coalition of faith-based organizations fighting hunger in Morrisville, PA. Volunteer at the food pantry. Keep an eye out for the list of items most in need in the Weekly Whisper. Donate food or money today to help our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Rolling Harvest Glean Team

Ongoing Partnership (check calendar for dates)

Ft. Volunteers from Kol Emet

Congregation Kol Emet is proud to partner with Rolling Harvest/Gravity Hill farm by participating in frequent gleaning events. Download the app to join anytime and keep an eye out for Kol Emet group outings.

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Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen

January each year

Ft. Volunteers from Kol Emet

Opportunity to prepare and serve a meal to guests at the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen. Join our Kol Emet volunteers each January.

2019 Book of the Year Discussion

Nickel and Dimed

February 24, 2019

 Gain insights into the issues faced by low wage workers in America, how our system places barriers in the way of advancement and makes being poor very expensive. How

can we fight and advocate for a fairer, more just system?

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Shabbat For The Earth

May 3, 2019

Ft. Jonathan and Susan Snipes from Snipes Farm

 Join together to hear about how our friends at Snipes Farm are providing

fresh fruits and vegetables to our food insecure neighbors in Bucks, Trenton, and Philadelphia. Their commitment to anti-hunger campaigns is making a difference for seniors and homeless families in our area.

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A Discussion and Dessert, on the Topic of Homelessness In our Community

September 23, 2019

Ft. Connie Mercer, Founder & CEO of Homefront

Guest Speaker Connie Mercer, Founder and CEO of Homefront talks about how we can help those that don’t have a secure home of their own. Torah quote: “Spread over us the shelter of your peace.”

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A Place at the Table – Movie & Discussion

 October 9, 2019

Ft. Associate Dean, BCCC & KE Congregant, Samantha Gross-Dorf

Fifty million people in the U.S.—one in four children— don’t know where their next meal is coming from. A Place at the Table explores the serious economic, social and cultural implications of hunger and examines how Americans can tackle the problem.

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A Place at the Table Movie
The New-ish, Jew-ish Economy

December 6, 2020

Ft. Kate Poole of Chordata Capital and Ari Bortman, college climate activist and KE Congregant

What are our roles and responsibilities, as Jews, in the economy? The concept of the Next Economy envisions a fundamental change from the scarcity, competition, and fear that govern so much of our culture and instead is centered on economic, racial, and climate justice.

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Resources - Investing for the Next Economy
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Tackling Food Insecurity with Rolling Harvest

September 26, 2021

Ft. Cathy Snyder, Founder/Executive Director of Rolling Harvest Food Rescue

Speaker Cathy Snyder, Founder and Executive Director of Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, will talk about food insecurity, the food justice movement and how Rolling Harvest’s work is strongly tied to the traditional Jewish concepts of Tikkun Olam and Baal TaSchit — making sure nothing goes to waste and the core principles of gleaning. She will also talk about Shmita as it relates to social justice and being good stewards of this land.

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         Generous Spirit Session 3: Non-extractive Financing
 November 7, 2021

Ft. Ed Whitfield from Seed Commons

 Join this conversation about Jewish perspectives on money, wealth, investing and generosity. Discover how new, innovative monetary and investing models can be used to tackle the inequality and economic injustice built into our current system and how those ideas are based on traditional Jewish texts and ideas. Guest speaker, Ed Whitfield from Seed Commons, will talk about their unique, non-extractive financing model that supports entrepreneurship in communities that traditionally do not have access to capital, building stronger and healthier communities.

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